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shatsi Pillar of the Community United States 1541 Posts	Posted 02/09/2016 11:53 am I like the AU better, I like the luster of the second one compared to the first. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 02/10/2016 11:54 pm I have decided to sell them both and use the proceeds to fund a problem-free AU coin. I have my sights on one... Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 02/11/2016 03:10 am The most common sense approach. I kind of figured that you were niggled by the problems of them both, and would never be satisfied. Since you indicated that you would be prepared to part with either of them, you would still not be happy with what remained. Wait until another example comes along that you know that you would be happy with, and get it. Then comes the time to sell the two that you own, to compensate for the cash layout you have already made. Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 02/18/2016 10:25 pm I have sold the 1866, but decided to keep the 1867. I really liked the luster, which made the rays on the reverse really pop out. The bad strike I felt was a physical manifestation of the troubles the Mint had with minting these early nickels. It is not visible in the pictures, but there is some pretty significant MD, which I find interesting as well. Since I collect because of the history of the coins, I feel that this coin has more historical significance than a better-struck specimen for the reasons stated above. I only paid $49 for it, which is unheard of for an AU 1867 With Rays, so any profit I make would make for a substantial start to buying a better specimen, should I want to upgrade. Edited by TypeCoin971793 02/18/2016 10:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
LocalCoinGuy Valued Member United States 398 Posts	Posted 02/18/2016 10:55 pm For sure the 1867, hands down but selling both for an original is the way to fly and never know may end up with some change! And here's the deal .... If you have two coins each worth $30 and then another worth $60 or double .... Chances are the $60 coin will appreciate to $70 before the two $30 coins go to $35 each ..... You are almost always better off buying quality over quantity! Edited by LocalCoinGuy 02/18/2016 10:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 4:59 pm The AU looks better in some places like the REV. But the XF looks better in other places as well like the date. Report this Post to the Staff
LocalCoinGuy Valued Member United States 398 Posts	Posted 02/19/2016 9:54 pm Sell both and buy one that has best qualities of both, yea right, easier said than done - tough part is finding the right one! Report this Post to the Staff
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